Nissan to Boost Spanish Output, Hire Workers

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David Román And

Sam Schechner

Feb. 4, 2013 1:10 p.m. ET

MADRID—Nissan Motor Co. said it will expand production in Spain and hire an additional 1,000 workers following an agreement by unions to accept a series of wage caps, the latest sign that more-flexible labor laws are making the country's recession-hit economy more competitive.

The Japanese manufacturer will produce a new compact car at its Barcelona plant starting next year and increase output of a pickup truck already manufactured there, a company spokeswoman said Monday. In addition to new hiring by Nissan, the expansion...